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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1933
Page
3
The piece discusses objections by some railroads to Pennsylvania and other lines moving freight delivery to ends of rail hauls, implying a possible rate cut. It argues door to door truck competition pressures railroads, notes economists urging station to consignee delivery, and links freight costs to wider industrial markets and debt costs.
The American Academy of Arts and Letters awarded gold medals for good diction to Lawrence Mibbett, opera singer, and James Wallington, radio announcer. The piece argues that clear pronunciation and cultured language in both singing and broadcasting elevate public speech as a national art, urging preference for skilled voices over slovenly performers.
Ontario to spend 38 million on a vast works program expected to employ about 61 200 men as Prime Minister George Henry urges rapid action. The plan aims to launch within weeks and seeks broad economic impact across regions.
Hollywood reports a shift from cowboys to city life as Western stars abandon horse ops. George O'Brien sells his gear and plans to star as Gentleman George in a new film. Tom Mix tours, Rex Bell and Ken Murray leave horse operas as Ten gallon hats fade and O’Brien Avenue may be renamed.
Paris Novi 17 outlines how neck emphasis defines originality for fall and winter costumes. Neckline shape plus draped accessories determine style, with simple dresses benefiting from strategic slits or scarf and feather detailing to elevate the look.
Washington reports General Hugh Johnson returns from the midwest Sperth-making tour to find his office transformed into a luxurious, movie-set style War Headquarters with brocaded silk curtains, a colored rug, and plate glass. NRA admirers and officials like Ickes are cited amid pointed quips and odd anecdotes about the era.
A 1913 report notes vandals entered the new Concord street school, stealing carpenter tools from Contractor Hill’s crew. The piece also mentions Penn Railroad plans for the PR R spur, changes to west-end yards, Leo Graves’s return from New York via Mexico, and memorial address duties for Corry lodge. It also covers roof work at Hadiator Company holdings, Elmwood Home for Girls opening, Kenneth Gilson’s visit from Spitzbergen, the death of Mrs. R. A. Livermore in Addison Vermont, and James Crown’s western business trip.
Beavis served as city official in the period covered. J Gay Foreman held the post master role at the post office during a defined window. Thomas Winch Jr operated the Senate Hotel opposite the depot in a specific era. G Si served as clerk at a noted time. A W Hecker functioned as city treasurer in a stated interval.
Warren Nov 17 A building program at Warren State Hospital North Warren would cost about 440000 funded by Reconstruction Finance Corp. A new building for chronic women cases with dining space for 400 to 600 would free beds and relieve crowded wards. Laundry space would double, aiding the 1970 patients and 860 employees now at the hospital.
Betty Niederriter and her brother Richard escaped a West 17th Street fire after Peewee the three pound Pomeranian barked to wake them. Ladderman Sam Baker carried Betty to safety as flames trapped exits. Damage was $450. the dog and woman survived with smoke inhalation recovery noted.
Oil City reports a 17 year old youth, William Biery, injured by a shotgun blast during hunting near the old stone quarry. He underwent amputation and condition remains critical due to heart issues, with recovery doubtful. Police continue gambling device crackdown in Erie, arresting Ronald Rieger for slot machines and seizing five devices. another owner, Arthur Garren, awaits hearing after failing to appear.
B H Mead, fresh from a hospital stay, found his Highland Park home at 21 Lowell Ave ransacked. Thieves entered through a rear door and carried off a violin, guitar, six radio tubes, military medals, pans, dishes, and utensils. A Stradivarius claim was discounted after a $30 valuation. A porch radio was stolen and stripped in the kitchen.
In Nyassa Oregon David Boor, aiming to drive CG H Sargent’s valuable Jersey bull to pasture, picked up a rock and hurled it at the animal. The rock struck the bull between the eyes causing it to fall and die instantly.
Gotty Grange No. 68 will meet Saturday evening in regular session at six o clock. A good attendance is urged due to important questions to be discussed. A Thames giving themed program is planned for the literary hour. The degree team is urged to attend, and Captain Harry Kimimey wants to practice.
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